Max Factor Lipfinity Essential Catwalk Colours

Happy Monday! Today, I am going to make a quick review on my new make-up favorite, Max Factor Lipfinity in Essential Natural. For years now, I have an on and off love affair with Burt's Bees tinted lipbalm and I keep purchasing despite the pricey tag. I am not a fan of lipsticks but recently, as I was strolling along the mall, I found this one in the cosmetics section of a department store, tried their tester and the next day, I found myself buying one! 

I bought this at SM BF for  Php 775.00

This shade in Essential Natural #340 is only available for a limited time and lucky me, I was able to get the last one!

This is a two-step lipstick application. First, you apply the liptint and let it dry for a few seconds. It dries to a matte finish. Then, apply the clear moisturising gloss as the second and last step to give a subtle hint of shine.

How it looks on my lips. There isn't much difference in the overall appearance after doing the two steps, only a subtle hint of shine on the second picture.

What I Like:

• It is very pigmented and the color lasts for a really long time (lasted the whole day for me with just one application).
• It dries fast and doesn't smudge.
• It is non-drying on my lips. 
• It is non-sticky after it's dried.
• Other shades are available at all Max Factor outlets nationwide. (except for this shade)

What I Don't Like:

• This shade is available for a limited time only.
• The liptint forms clumps in the bottle after several uses (don't leave it open for too long).
• A little pricey for a drugstore brand.
• The clear moisturising gloss reminds me of the scent of Sebo de Macho.

Verdict:

        I give this a 4.5/5 rating because I really love its lasting color. I don't have to retouch more than twice everyday. But since it is only available for a limited time, I have to find another shade which would look good on me after I finish this one.

Update: 2/27/2015

      Though I really love the lasting color, I found out that it's quite messy to put it in my bag. The clumps that form between the cap and the container hardens in time and I saw that the lipcolor is found everywhere in my bag pocket, thereby creating a mess. I will just finish this one and will look for another brand with the same color and lasting power but with a spill -proof container. 

My Lashperm Experience at Let's Face It (Market, Market branch)

      Hi everyone. It's been a long while since I last posted an entry in this blog. I've been busy with a lot of things, and keeping myself beautiful and healthy ( I am a foodie, I so love eating!!) is one of them.

     

     So, now, let's get started. They say that eyes are the windows to our soul, which is perfectly true, and they can also have a penetrating effect (blessed are those who have naturally beautiful peepers, but I am not one of them). I have naturally thin and stick straight lashes. So, what I do is to apply eyeliner most of the time, or just have my lashes permed at Let's Face It Salon (mainly Greenbelt 1 and Megamall branches). Today, I decided to undergo the procedure at Let's Face It Market, Market branch. If I've only known that this would turn out to be a horrible experience, then I wouldn't have done it in the first place. My previous experiences with their other branches are fine, but this one, truly made a mark. Half an hour post application of the perming solution, I began to have this burning and stinging sensation on my right eyelid. I told the lady who's doing the procedure about it ( I didn't get her name but I remembered her face) so I guess she put something else on my lids which gradually minimized the pain. But after the procedure, I felt the pain again after I opened my eyes and I was so mad and frustrated when I saw what happened to my right eye.

It was swollen and I felt a burning pain, from misapplication of the solution

       I hope this won't happen to other clients of that particular branch. My lashes were not remarkably permed and sad to say, their customer service also sucks. I won't be going back to that branch, even if it's the most accessible one to go to.